Claude Rains

Actor, Film actor

1889 – 1967

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Who was Claude Rains?

William Claude Rains was an English stage and film actor whose career spanned 46 years. He was known for many roles in Hollywood films, including the title role in The Invisible Man, scientists, corrupt kings, and senators in The Wolf Man, The Adventures of Robin Hood and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Mr. Dryden in Lawrence of Arabia, and Captain Renault in Casablanca.

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Born
Nov 10, 1889
Camberwell
Also known as
  • William Claude Rains
  • 'Willy Wains'
Parents
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • England
Profession
Education
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Lived in
  • New Hampshire
  • London
Died
May 30, 1967
Laconia

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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